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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.22, 13,941.81 and 2,721.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.22, 13,941.81 and 2,721.47 is: 4,081.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.22 : 13,941.81 = 2,721.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.22/13,941.81 = 2,721.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.22x = 13,941.81 × 2,721.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.22x = 37,942,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,942,217.66/9,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.91

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